OK. I got a question. Could you explain to me the importance of astrology and horoscopes and the role of auspicious/inauspicious times and dates in a human's life?

Excellent question, chaiwaala.

Let me tell you why....

You ask me about some of the greatest and also some of the least credible things about Hinduism in the eyes of the skeptic: Astrology.

Here is the best defence against Astrology the skeptic/leftist/communist/secularist might put forward: it does not agree with scientific thought. Shani is just Saturn and Rahu is just an eclipse.

But after two decades of suffering I known the truth and here is the answer to your question. It would satisfy if you are not stupid or naive enough.

Origmos Answer:

There is much to be uncovered in this universe and I have every confident reason to believe that the science of the mind would be the last one.

The science of the human mind would lead to a renaissance of our soul.

Concerning Astrology, here is what I term it.

We do not know the extent of physical interactions. Perhaps the gravity of nearby planets, stars and satellites are taken into consideration while estimating our individual behaviour. Thus condensing ourselves into averages which can be predicted for.

Here is an example.

Lets say there are nine major variables

Like the Navgraha. eg. Rahu, Ketu, Jupiter etc.

If an approximate can be logically derived, the phenomenon can be accounted for.

It has been my experience that the behavior of each deity can be explained in approximate logical terms.

There is much to be uncovered in this universe and I have every confident reason to believe that the science of the mind would be the last one.

The science of the human mind would lead to a renaissance of our soul.

Concerning Astrology, here is what I term it.

We do not know the extent of physical interactions. Perhaps the gravity of nearby planets, stars and satellites are taken into consideration while estimating our individual behaviour. Thus condensing ourselves into averages which can be predicted for.

I agree that there is lot we do not know, in terms of physical interactions or the human brain and mind.

Now looking at a specific scenario. Marriages are conducted at auspicious times. What are the potential negative effects on a couple and their marriage if a marriage is conducted at a time considered inauspicious?